From voicing the evil Lord Farquaad, adjusting to human life as Dick Solomon, to now the great Professor Dumbledore, John ...

Next he will be the powerful, wise, and compassionate professor Dumbledore in HBO’s Harry Potter TV show. He confirmed the casting in a recent interview, saying it will “define me for the last ...

Last week, we heard that actor John Lithgow is nearing a deal to play Professor Albus Dumbledore in the new adaptation of the Harry Potter series, and a lot of commenters were surprised.

Sir Ian McKellen has revealed he was offered the role of Dumbledore in Harry Potter after the original wizard passed away – but shockingly turned it down despite being interested in the part.

Albus Dumbledore has previously been played by legendary actors, and now John Lithgow is apparently up for the task (Picture: Getty Images) Six time Emmy-winner John Lithgow is said to be in ...